Location: Hybrid/Kings Hill
Salary/package: £43,250 – £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract/Maternity Cover
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Join Invicta Law as a Solicitor (FTC) in our Child Protection Team and play a vital role in safeguarding the welfare of children and families across the UK.
Invicta Law is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company. We are a specialist public sector legal firm delivering expert advice in areas such as child protection, asylum, community care and employment law. With years of experience acting for one of the UK’s largest local authorities, Invicta Law is trusted to handle high-profile, complex and sensitive matters with care, integrity and expertise.
Why this role matters
This is a key role providing legal representation and high-quality advice on child protection matters. You’ll help shape critical legal outcomes, working closely with social workers and public bodies to ensure children’s best interests are prioritised in court and care proceedings.
What you’ll be doing:
Represent or assist Counsel in representing clients before Family Courts and tribunals
Manage a full caseload of public childcare law matters, including case preparation and advocacy
Provide clear legal advice to social workers and external clients on all aspects of child protection
Carry out legal research and share insights with colleagues to support casework and development
Work collaboratively with the Head of Group and other legal teams across Invicta Law
Attend internal and external meetings as a representative of Invicta Law
Support non-admitted and support staff, contributing to team success
Adhere to internal quality assurance and compliance procedures
Contribute to knowledge sharing and ongoing improvement within the team
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Practitioner
Experience in child protection law and advocacy in Family Courts
Strong legal research, drafting, and case management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues
Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
What you’ll get in return:
Salary of £43,250–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary extra day at Christmas
Life assurance cover (4x salary)
Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why CSG?
Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.
We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.
CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any